[iana]

I am really impressed with the engineering precision and components of the Dolomiti shifter solution.

Manuel shows some of the engineering that has gone into it:

 

[Brandonm84]

I am really impressed with the engineering precision and components of the Dolomiti shifter solution.

Manuel shows some of the engineering that has gone into it:

I agree. I’m in contact with Manuel and his shifter is definitely a solid choice. I think I prefer his over the inokinetic one. I do not like the look of the wire for the reverse collar on the inokinetic shifter and like that the Dolomiti looks closer to the OEM style AND has adjustable throw built in without having to use a letsla. I have inquired about sourcing an OEM exposed shifter and seeing if it’s even possible to obtain and a time line for that(then I’d use the custom cables from serious lotus). Manuel is taking preorders for his new shifter through December for a 20% discount. I may lean towards his if the OEM parts are difficult or too expensive.

Dolomiti Shifter: Elise-Exige gear shifter from 2004 to 2017, LHD RHD, Toyota engine

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This thing looks solid AF!

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[Brandonm84]

I’m going the OEM open shifter route. Parts were ordered a few months ago from Lotus. Just ordered my custom cables from Dave at seriouslylotus that he just listed.

Here’s the link if interested.

S2 Gear Change Cables To Allow Open Shifter Installation

S2 Gear Change Cables To Allow Open Shifter Installation

www.seriouslylotus.com

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[Jhorvath9]

Let us know how that goes, I have the dolomiti one on order and am looking forward to that, it really seems like a solid piece. It just didn't make sense for me to wait on the testing by seriously lotus and then buy all of the parts for the open shifter from Lotus, do the modifications to get it to fit, and also buy a new shift cable when I already switched over to the inokinetic cables when I bought the car two years ago.

 

[Me!]

I’m going the OEM open shifter route. Parts were ordered a few months ago from Lotus. Just ordered my custom cables from Dave at seriouslylotus that he just listed.

Here’s the link if interested.

S2 Gear Change Cables To Allow Open Shifter Installation

S2 Gear Change Cables To Allow Open Shifter Installation

www.seriouslylotus.com

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Please post a write-up on here when you get all the parts and install it! I would love to see how it works and get your impressions!

 

[Brandonm84]

Let us know how that goes, I have the dolomiti one on order and am looking forward to that, it really seems like a solid piece. It just didn't make sense for me to wait on the testing by seriously lotus and then buy all of the parts for the open shifter from Lotus, do the modifications to get it to fit, and also buy a new shift cable when I already switched over to the inokinetic cables when I bought the car two years ago.

I'll definelty make a post when all is said and done. Please keep us posted on how well the Dolomiti shifter works out. That shifter was my second choice.

Please post a write-up on here when you get all the parts and install it! I would love to see how it works and get your impressions!

I'll do my best. I hope to start this project when the weather starts getting a little warmer. Maybe March or April. I can't wait!

 

[iana]

re Dolomiti shifter
Video here of adjusting the throw of the gear shift and the cross-gate mechanism.
Am impressed with the design, engineering and materials that have gone into this solution.
In the video Manuel has his shifter at close to shortest shift and cross-gate movement near minimum.

 

[gstomp06]

Let us know how that goes, I have the dolomiti one on order and am looking forward to that, it really seems like a solid piece. It just didn't make sense for me to wait on the testing by seriously lotus and then buy all of the parts for the open shifter from Lotus, do the modifications to get it to fit, and also buy a new shift cable when I already switched over to the inokinetic cables when I bought the car two years ago.

Can you update us a on the dolomiti when you get it? I've been emailing with Manuel, but I'm just on the fence. It looks to be the best engineered one of the bunch.

 

[Jhorvath9]

I'll definelty make a post when all is said and done. Please keep us posted on how well the Dolomiti shifter works out. That shifter was my second choice.

Can you update us a on the dolomiti when you get it? I've been emailing with Manuel, but I'm just on the fence. It looks to be the best engineered one of the bunch.

Will do, I plan on doing a thread once most of my internal cosmetic updates are done which includes this shifter with Gregs open console and a few other items.

re Dolomiti shifter
Video here of adjusting the throw of the gear shift and the cross-gate mechanism.
Am impressed with the design, engineering and materials that have gone into this solution.
In the video Manuel has his shifter at close to shortest shift and cross-gate movement near minimum.

Glad to see he put some more videos up, especially these for the adjustments. Should come in quite handy when I get the shifter and start all of the adjustments. Being able to shorten the throw on the shifter side was one of the things that made me go with that shifter on top of the impressive engineering work and thought that went into it.

 

[Mattb130]

I’ve had the dolomiti shifter since June last year. It’s buttery smooth, quality is insanely good. The biggest issue with it I have found with it is it highlights the deficiencies or wear of the other elements of the shift system.

 

[Brandonm84]

I’ve had the dolomiti shifter since June last year. It’s buttery smooth, quality is insanely good. The biggest issue with it I have found with it is it highlights the deficiencies or wear of the other elements of the shift system.

Maybe if you tried the LETSLA on the transmission end that would smooth things out a little more?


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[Mattb130]

Maybe if you tried the LETSLA on the transmission end that would smooth things out a little more?


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Don't worry I’ve now sorted out the rest of the system over this winter. The Dolomiti got me 95% of the way there.

 

[Jhorvath9]

Don't worry I’ve now sorted out the rest of the system over this winter. The Dolomiti got me 95% of the way there.

What other updates did you make after you got the shifter? Just curious what I should expect when I get mine and what I might want to update down the road to go along with the Dolomiti shifter.

 

[iana]

Dolomiti shifter

I spoke to Manuel the engineer of the Dolomiti shifter and he advises against any changes to the mechanism at the gearbox end, as adjustable shift and cross-gate throw at the shifter end are adjustable to provide short enough throw for both functions and it is preferable for smooth operation to change leverage at the shifter lever end than at the short levers at the gearbox end.

As far as installing the Dolomiti shifter goes, he recommends the SSC cables - if you need to replace the cables. The SSC cables come with pfte lined rod end connections, but Manuel can supply the same rod ends to retrofit to your existing cables. Apart from less lost motion inside the SSC cables themselves and better guide sleeves to reduce whipping of the inner cables at both terminations, the rod ends themselves are a good improvement over the standard connections to reduce lost motion.

If the car has some years on it, then you could replace the bushes in the gearbox end mechanism for further improvement. One is more a dust cover than bush but can deteriorate over time and increase lost motion in that mechanism.
Below is a pic of 3 bush/cover items for the C60/C64 gearbox. The 2 bushes and dust cover are at bottom of pic and these are all you need from parts shown - Part nos. are 2nd and 3rd items on the list in the pic.

 

[Catsailr27]

Dolomiti shifter

I spoke to Manuel the engineer of the Dolomiti shifter and he advises against any changes to the mechanism at the gearbox end, as adjustable shift and cross-gate throw at the shifter end are adjustable to provide short enough throw for both functions and it is preferable for smooth operation to change leverage at the longer lever end than at the short levers at the gearbox end.

As far as installing the Dolomiti shifter goes, he recommends the SSC cables - if you need to replace the cables. The SSC cables come with pfte lined rod end connections, but Manuel can supply the same rod ends to retrofit to your existing cables. Apart from less lost motion inside the SSC cables themselves and better guide sleeves to reduce whipping of the inner cables at both terminations, the rod ends themselves are a good improvement over the standard connections to reduce lost motion.

If the car has some years on it, then you could replace the bushes in the gearbox end mechanism for further improvement. One is more a dust cover than bush but can deteriorate over time and increase lost motion in that mechanism.
Below is a pic of 3 bush/cover items for the C60/C64 gearbox. The 2 bushes and dust cover are at bottom of pic.

One of the pieces at the transmission has been on B/O here for a while. I'll have to look back but it was the larger of the parts. The plastic bushings are available just not the arm with bush.

 

[Mattb130]

Dolomiti shifter

I spoke to Manuel the engineer of the Dolomiti shifter and he advises against any changes to the mechanism at the gearbox end, as adjustable shift and cross-gate throw at the shifter end are adjustable to provide short enough throw for both functions and it is preferable for smooth operation to change leverage at the longer lever end than at the short levers at the gearbox end.

As far as installing the Dolomiti shifter goes, he recommends the SSC cables - if you need to replace the cables. The SSC cables come with pfte lined rod end connections, but Manuel can supply the same rod ends to retrofit to your existing cables. Apart from less lost motion inside the SSC cables themselves and better guide sleeves to reduce whipping of the inner cables at both terminations, the rod ends themselves are a good improvement over the standard connections to reduce lost motion.

If the car has some years on it, then you could replace the bushes in the gearbox end mechanism for further improvement. One is more a dust cover than bush but can deteriorate over time and increase lost motion in that mechanism.
Below is a pic of 3 bush/cover items for the C60/C64 gearbox. The 2 bushes and dust cover are at bottom of pic.

The problem is that on the gearbox end yes you can replace those bushes but if you have a poorly toleranced mech to start with then the bushes don’t nessarily help. I know I replaced them the summer before fitting the dolomiti but I still wasn’t happy. You may be or you may have a better linkage than I did.

I wanted the short throw that it can give but I also wanted to retain the standard look. In its shortest setting the OE trim fouls the shifter obviously not a problem if you are going exposed. I ended up going for a DNA racing mech on the gear box and putting the dolomiti in its longest setting so I’ve now got rid of the slop at the gearbox (a problem regardless of the shifter used) shortened the throw plus I’ve got Manuel’s buttery smooth shifter all under the standard centre console.

I agree with the comment on the cables mine had worn out so they were replaced.

Would I buy Manuel’s shifter knowing what I know now having lived with it for 6 months or so ABSOLUTELY YES in a heartbeat.

 

[hvymtlmcn]

Dolomiti shifter

I spoke to Manuel the engineer of the Dolomiti shifter and he advises against any changes to the mechanism at the gearbox end, as adjustable shift and cross-gate throw at the shifter end are adjustable to provide short enough throw for both functions and it is preferable for smooth operation to change leverage at the longer lever end than at the short levers at the gearbox end.

As far as installing the Dolomiti shifter goes, he recommends the SSC cables - if you need to replace the cables. The SSC cables come with pfte lined rod end connections, but Manuel can supply the same rod ends to retrofit to your existing cables. Apart from less lost motion inside the SSC cables themselves and better guide sleeves to reduce whipping of the inner cables at both terminations, the rod ends themselves are a good improvement over the standard connections to reduce lost motion.

If the car has some years on it, then you could replace the bushes in the gearbox end mechanism for further improvement. One is more a dust cover than bush but can deteriorate over time and increase lost motion in that mechanism.
Below is a pic of 3 bush/cover items for the C60/C64 gearbox. The 2 bushes and dust cover are at bottom of pic.

I would strongly recommend replacing all the parts pictured.

Dolomiti shifter

I spoke to Manuel the engineer of the Dolomiti shifter and he advises against any changes to the mechanism at the gearbox end, as adjustable shift and cross-gate throw at the shifter end are adjustable to provide short enough throw for both functions and it is preferable for smooth operation to change leverage at the longer lever end than at the short levers at the gearbox end.

As far as installing the Dolomiti shifter goes, he recommends the SSC cables - if you need to replace the cables. The SSC cables come with pfte lined rod end connections, but Manuel can supply the same rod ends to retrofit to your existing cables. Apart from less lost motion inside the SSC cables themselves and better guide sleeves to reduce whipping of the inner cables at both terminations, the rod ends themselves are a good improvement over the standard connections to reduce lost motion.

If the car has some years on it, then you could replace the bushes in the gearbox end mechanism for further improvement. One is more a dust cover than bush but can deteriorate over time and increase lost motion in that mechanism.
Below is a pic of 3 bush/cover items for the C60/C64 gearbox. The 2 bushes and dust cover are at bottom of pic.

I would strongly recommend replacing all the parts in the picture.

 

[dzcmnl]

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[iana]

Dolomiti - Improved Lotus gear shifter
Latest pics from Manuel of replacement shifter assembly for Toyota S2 Elise, Exige and V6 Exige.
A piece of industrial art.

dolomitishifter@gmail.com

 

[Jhorvath9]

That Blue is nice. Can't wait for mine in red, been following the photo album pictures he's been posting, getting closer!